Business Development Manager at an Undisclosed Lounge via HCER Consulting – Surulere

An undisclosed lounge is recruiting a full-time Business Development Manager in Surulere, Lagos, through HCER Consulting Limited. The role develops customer demand, partnerships, reservations, events and hospitality revenue; female applicants are preferred, not stated as an absolute requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Build and execute business-development plans to attract new guests, repeat customers and corporate accounts.
• Find opportunities in events, group bookings, private parties, celebrations and hospitality packages.
• Develop sales campaigns and work with marketing and social-media colleagues to increase awareness.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate partners, influencers, planners, entertainers, vendors and clients.
• Promote the lounge’s food, drinks, VIP packages, bookings and event services.
• Convert leads to reservations or sales and track business-development and revenue performance.
• Work with operations to protect the quality of the guest experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, Mass Communication or a related discipline.
• Two to seven years’ experience in business development, sales, marketing or hospitality management.
• Proven lead generation, customer acquisition, business relationship and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with hospitality or entertainment businesses and sector networks is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of social-media marketing and digital promotion.